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James Henry Kinmel Sangster was born on the 2nd of December, 1927. He began his movie career as a production assistant during World War […]
Born on the 18th of September, 1922, Anthony Frank Hinds was the son of Hammer founder William Hinds. After serving as a pilot in […]
Christopher Lee – or, to afford him his proper title, Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee, CBE, CStJ – was born on the 27th May, […]
Horror composer James Bernard was born in Nathia Gali, India on the 20th of September, 1925. The son of a British Army officer serving […]
When Hammer released their production of Horror of Dracula on 8th May, 1958, they redefined not only Bram Stoker’s iconic novel, but also the […]
Valerie Gaunt, known for two short but important Hammer roles, was born on the 9th of July, 1932 in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England. With her acting […]
Hazel Court was born in Sutton Coldfield, England on the 10th of February, 1926, and studied drama in nearby Birmingham. Making her screen debut […]
